ToolsGroup

APRIL 25, 2019

Without baseline metrics on what you want to improve on and why, how can you be confident your strategy is working? And because machine learning systems get smarter over time, having a consistent method of measurement is even more important to ensure you can accurately track how outcomes and ROI are improving against established metrics.

Supply and Demand 227

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 4, 2018

For the past five years, the team at Supply Chain Insights identified Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners by analyzing performance by peer group on the key metrics of growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). In 2018, Rockwell Automation won the Supply Chains to Admire Award.

Supply Chain Software 30

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a 2018 article published by McKinsey, the consulting firm, noted that despite inherent challenges, the payoff of digitally enabled agility can be staggering. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. Effective pricing and promotions management.

Supply Chain Network Software 243

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 15, 2018

The field of supply chain management–combining source, make and deliver–into a common process started in 1982. Now in 2018, we are starting to see the evolution of “Gods” with new business models that are redefining supply chain processes. Figure 1: Supply Chain Metrics Are a Balancing Act. I was wrong.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 8, 2019

No metric should be measured in isolation, and functional metrics should be replaced with the balanced scorecard metrics shown in Figure 2. To maximize value—price to tangible book, functional metrics need to be reset to focus on reliability. Average Inventory Levels by Industry over the Period of 2010-2018.

Supply Chain Design Software 189

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Material Handling & Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

Our look at the Top 25 (plus 4) Supply Chains of 2018 examines how the best companies in the world excel at managing their global supply chains. So the CSR score too is more of a popularity contest than a consistent metric. At the end of the slideshow, you’ll also find links to our analyses of previous years’ rankings. Media Type.

Gartner 81

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IQMS

MAY 1, 2018

Bottom Line: Manufacturers are reaching a new level of results in 2018 because they have clearer, more actionable insights based on real-time manufacturing and quality metrics than ever before. Quality Metrics Enable Customer-Driven Manufacturing Networks. Quality Metrics Defining the Future of Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Procurement 56

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

On the other hand, only 8 percent of companies that were rated by their executives as less than significantly above average on supply chain-related metrics have the same performance. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Without a doubt, managing supply chain is nothing but easy.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 20, 2018

To gain insights on that question and more, Adelante SCM and BluJay Solutions conducted a web survey of supply chain and logistics professionals in March 2018. Source: “Competing on Customer Experience: The Driving Force Behind Supply Chain Innovation,” Adelante SCM & BluJay Solutions, August 2018.

Innovation 110

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Over the period of 2009-2015 only 88% of companies made improvement on the “Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.” (The The Supply Chain Metrics That Matter are a portfolio of metrics which correlate to higher market capitalization. We are capturing case studies like the BASF’s for our 2018 book on supply chain leadership.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 154

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. Global paper output is expected to be 4 million tons short of its 2018 level, with predictions of 416 million tons in 2022. Image source: Financial Times.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2018

Do we have the right Service Level Agreement metrics in place? Cahn also highlighted on-time delivery risk: “Will a supplier be around to support my delivery schedules and can I trust them not to shut down my plant [due to a late or missed delivery],” he added. “Do Is the mode of transport the most efficient to impact on-time delivery?

Supply Chain 139

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Completed in 2012, the ERP project forced the company to standardize organizational design, roles, and metrics. Nick formed a tight-knit implementation group with business users, and technologists used the backbone of SAP ERP to source master data and transactional flows from SAP and into Orchestr8. The reason? Talking numbers worked.

Demand Planning Software 255

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 7, 2019

” Or alternatively, “Is there data that could be sourced to help?” In Figure 1, we show the aggregate trend of the chemical industry in an orbit chart format showing year-over-year results at the intersection of two metrics operating margin and inventory turns. As a group, we drill into root issues. inventory turns.

Supply Chain Design Software 253

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SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

Although we typically focus on supply-chain specific items of interest, I wanted to start this year with a broader look at the business landscape of 2018 and beyond. If we take only one sector – Paper and Packaging, corporate commitments to deforestation-free paper sourcing have soared in the last five years.

Government 52

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Logility

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Source: Nielsen Product Insider, 10/20/2018. They learn from the outside and are far more likely to encourage their employees to assimilate knowledge from sources external to their company. The results from another study reported that over 60% of Gen Z and Millennial shoppers prefer to buy from sustainable brands.

Supply Chain Planning Software 133

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

Gartner recently announced their 2018 Top 25 Supply Chains List. The 2018 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain List. Source: Gartner. But overall most of the list was the same as 2017. In fact if you go back 5 years to 2013 you will find that most of the names are the same as on the 2018 list. Gartner Survey Metric Notes: 1.

Gartner 60

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Enterra Insights

JULY 16, 2018

”[1] The report focused on four key metrics: supplier criticality, supplier financial risk, global sourcing risk, and foreign exchange risk. If you are an upstream supplier or a downstream retailer, different metrics must also be considered. ” IndustryWeek , 18 May 2018. [3] ” Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

In a 2018 article published by McKinsey, the consulting firm, noted that despite inherent challenges, the payoff of digitally enabled agility can be staggering. Strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management. Effective pricing and promotions management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 147

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Most leaders seem to track their progress with metrics such as percent of spend managed and digitization levels, defining best-in-class as being the top quartile or similar high percentage. Leaders need to be more ambitious if they are to truly establish Procurement as a source of strategic value. The Importance of Ambition.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2019

Check out the highlights and photos from our 2016 , 2017 , and 2018 rides. req’d) Class 8 orders: December dips, but 2018 sets new record (FleetOwner) Port Truck Drivers Awarded Nearly $6 Million; Drivers’ Manager Held Personally Responsible For Wage Theft Due to Misclassification as Independent Contractors.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 118

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Bristlecone

AUGUST 17, 2020

In the 2018 book Factfulness , Swedish statistician and author Hans Rosling, together with his son Ola Rosling and daughter-in-law Anna Rosling Rönnlund, suggest that the vast majority of human beings are wrong about the state of the world. I wonder if the Roslings would still stand by their 2018 description of the world. The Gap Year.

Optimal Sourcing 98

Optimal Sourcing Modeling Scenario Planning Manufacturing Procurement 98

SupplyShift

JANUARY 20, 2018

Although we typically focus on supply-chain specific items of interest, I wanted to start this year with a broader look at the business landscape of 2018 and beyond. If we take only one sector – Paper and Packaging, corporate commitments to deforestation-free paper sourcing have soared in the last five years.

Government 40

Government Optimal Sourcing Sourcing North America 40

Supply Chain Insights

JULY 23, 2017

2018 is right around the corner. Use our Metrics That Matter methodology to look at improvement and performance. At each round, employees gain an understanding of the value of supply chain decisions through the sharing on the Supply Chain Metrics That Matter. The seven on-line classes are: Supply Chain Metrics That Matter.

Supply Chain Planning Software 0

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 13, 2018

What is much easier to measure is cost — so that’s what drives the metrics and incentives.”[1] The cited passage reads, “Most CEOs continue to ignore supply chain management and sourcing. 3] Lora Cecere, “ Why Our Goal Should Not Be an Integrated Supply Chain ,” Supply Chain Shaman , 20 April 2018. [4]

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

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Arena Solutions

APRIL 4, 2023

1 In 2018, the three engineering disciplines producing the most degrees were, mechanical engineering, with 31,936 degrees, computer science with 19,082 degrees, and electrical engineering with 13,767, 2 And in 2020, 199,790 degrees in engineering were awarded in the U.S. The big push now is to get manufacturing and sourcing closer to home.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 98

Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Robinson Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results TPG Capital to sell Transporeon Group to Hg BluJay Hires Andrew Kirkwood as Chief Executive Officer Tool Company Claims IPS Worldwide ‘Misappropriated’ Millions (WSJ – sub. req’d) New Job for Robots: Taking Stock for Retailers (WSJ – sub.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 144

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 8, 2018

”[2] According to Gartner, the five maturity stages are: “In Stage 1 the goal is to use data to measure a single metric within a particular function, focused on after-the-fact performance. Data comes from both internal sources and external trading partners to focus analytics at a network level. Footnotes. [1] Footnotes. [1]

Prescriptive Analytics Software 100

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 21, 2021

The new concepts require: digital supply chain execution capabilities in transportation, warehouse, labor and fulfillment digital control towers fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), data science and analytics strategic product segmentation, sourcing and inventory management effective pricing and promotions management.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 98

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Enterra Insights

MARCH 20, 2019

It involves collecting and often processing large volumes of data, whether it be through your own internal metrics or third-party resources. The software involved allows companies to analyze information from multiple sources to find trends. ” Datafloq, 15 November 2018. [4] Footnotes. [1] 4] Michael C.

Analytics Software 100

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IQMS

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Source: Machine Learning – A Giant Leap for Supply Chain Forecasting, Material Handling and Logistics Conference (PDF, 28 pp., Source: Machine Learning & AI in Transport and Logistics, Frank Salliau & Sven Verstrepen Logistics Meets Innovation Vlerick Brussels – Nov. no opt-in). 15th, 2017 (PDF., no opt-in). no opt-in).

Supply Chain Planning Software 73

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IQMS

JULY 2, 2018

Manufacturers in the high-performance cohort captured in our latest survey are using real-time monitoring to aggregate metrics and gain a 360-degree view of manufacturing operations accessible from any mobile or handheld device. Source: Capgemini Internet of Things (IoT) study, Unlocking the business value of IoT in operations.

Manufacturing Procurement 71

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Inventory Reduction 71

Enterra Insights

MAY 31, 2022

But in an increasingly digital world, extending beyond enterprise boundaries from sourcing to customer engagement is now essential to achieve sustained competitive advantage.”[3]. The winning companies are those that correctly identify the problem to solve — the performance metric to improve. ”[3]. Footnotes. [1]

Supply Chain Software 130

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Stord

APRIL 7, 2019

Macy’s hired its first chief supply chain officer (CSCO) to oversee sourcing, inventory management, distribution, and sustainability. Delta reported a dip in air cargo freight last month compared to March of 2018. for January through March compared to the same three months in 2018. This number fell by 5.4%

Warehousing 60

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Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Author Michael Blanding ( @michaelblanding ) reports on the work of two researchers, Mercedes Delgado, professor at Copenhagen Business School, and Karen Mills, a Harvard Business School Senior Fellow, and how they unearthed a source of better jobs hidden in plain sight. He writes, “Call it the supply chain economy.”

Supply Chain Design Software 100

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

They must also develop new product ranges, production processes, sourcing strategies and distribution channels. ” Steutermann adds, “It is important not to confuse [sustainability] metrics with the circular economy. ” The DELMIA Blog , 26 November 2018. [5] ” Making the circular economy a reality.

Waste Reduction 100

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EcoVadis

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Increase transparency with better metrics and reporting. Setting up meaningful and accurate metrics and goals, appropriate to the size and sector of the organization, is key for quality reporting, which in the end means more transparency into sustainable progress.

Supply Chain Design Software 64

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